In the modern world, the diseases of the liver and pancreas are quite common in the adult population.
The pancreas is an organ of a small( about 12-15 cm) in size, but its diseases exert a great influence on a person's normal life.
Diseases
There are several diseases in which the functioning of the pancreas is disrupted:
- is the most serious and almost incurable is a disease such as diabetes mellitus;
- pancreatitis;
- any injury or damage;
- if the pancreas is not treated, it can lead to the formation of benign formations, and sometimes even cancer;
- with improper feeding in this organ can appear stones;
- in addition, it can be affected by such a serious disease as cystic fibrosis.
Diseases of the liver
Very often, the diseases of this organ occur as a result of any liver disease. For example:
- , the disease of the bile ducts often leads to disruption of the pancreas;
- cirrhosis, cancer development, cysts, liver tissue damage;
- vascular disease.
If you do not treat such diseases in time, they will cause disruption of many organs, which can lead to more serious problems, up to the development of cancer.
Cancer
Unfortunately, the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer at an early stage is very difficult because the symptoms of this disease are quite similar to the oncology of other organs, and the organ is hidden behind the stomach, intestines, liver. As a result, is most often detected at a rather late stage of .Therefore, it is worth thinking about the state of your body and try to stick to a healthy lifestyle. The prognosis for patients with pancreatic cancer depends on the size of the tumor, the stage of the disease, and the metastases. However, if oncology is detected at an early stage, the result can be quite positive.
Treatment of
Pancreatic drugs are divided into several categories:
- antispasmodics and analgesics;
- enzymes;
- antacids;
- antisecretory drugs;
- phytopreparations.
To understand their action, it is worthwhile to consider each of them separately.
Antispasmodics and analgesics
In view of the fact that the most basic symptom of the disease of this organ is pain, doctors often prescribe to patients drugs that help alleviate the condition and remove unpleasant symptoms. The list of such medicines includes:
- Baralgin.
- No-shpa or its cheaper analogue Drotaverine.
- Papaverine.
This antispasmodics , which reduce painful body spasms.
Sometimes doctors use analgesics .For example:
- Aspirin.
- Paracetamol.
However, they should not be abused to not cause even more harm.
In the event of a pain syndrome, in the first place, doctors use the means that can eliminate it. Sometimes you have to use narcotic analgesics, like, for example, Promedol or Tramal. This is done so that a person does not have a shock from pain.
Enzymes
When the patient's condition improves so much that he is able to take food, doctors prescribe him drugs containing special enzymes. This is necessary to provide support to the diseased pancreas and to establish the process of digestion. Such tools include:
- Pancreatin. This is the most common and affordable drug that has a positive effect on the entire digestive system and relieves unpleasant symptoms of the disease.
- Mezim, Festal, Creon. More expensive analogs of Pancreatin, similar to it for the effect.
However, all these medicines containing enzymes are made on the basis of pork. Therefore, in some patients they can cause allergic reactions. In this case, the attending physician may prescribe medications such as Yuenzim or Similase .They are based on a plant component that does not cause allergies.
Antacids
For the treatment of pancreatic diseases, specialists often use antacids. Their action is that they neutralize hydrochloric acid, which is formed in the stomach. In this case, there will be no irritation of the mucosa. To such preparations concern:
- Almagel. The most popular drug, which has an excellent antacid effect and creates a protective film on the mucosa.
- The same properties are possessed by Fosfalugel and Maalox .This is also a suspension.
Thanks to such medications, the pancreas remains at rest, which has a favorable effect on its recovery.
In addition, doctors often prescribe drugs that normalize the state of the gastrointestinal tract in general. At the same time, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. disappear.
Antisecretory medicines
In addition, specialists often prescribe drugs that reduce the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. These include:
- Omez and its cheaper analogue Omeprazole .It is considered a fairly important drug in the treatment of the pancreas.
- Gastrozole.
- AcidEX.
Specialists also advise drinking more alkaline mineral water. It also contributes to the normalization of the stomach.
Phytomedication
These drugs are anticholinergic. For example, Buscopan or Rabeprozole .They have certain side effects, however, the result of their treatment is positive.
Preparations with a plant base can also be taken for the prevention of pancreatic diseases.
Treatment of pancreatic diseases with medicines gives a good result. At the same time, it is necessary to comply with all the prescriptions of the doctor, so that the treatment and restoration of the functions is successful. And for prevention, you should periodically visit a doctor, take the necessary tests and adhere to proper nutrition.
